Pixel art illustration of a piglin head, a blocky decorative head block

Minecraft Java Item ID

Piglin Head ID

The piglin head is a decorative head block dropped when a piglin is killed by a charged creeper explosion. Its ears flap when powered by redstone or worn by a moving player.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:piglin_head

Piglin Head Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Piglin Head

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:piglin_head 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:piglin_head 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Piglin Head

Finding Piglin Head

Mine Piglin Head blocks.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Piglin Head instantly.

Build With Piglin Head

minecraft:piglin_head is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Piglin Head in Minecraft

The piglin head is a decorative head block dropped when a piglin is killed by a charged creeper explosion. Its ears flap when powered by redstone or worn by a moving player.

Piglin Head Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:piglin_head 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:piglin_head 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:piglin_head 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:piglin_head

Piglin Head FAQ

What is the item ID for Piglin Head?

The item ID for Piglin Head is minecraft:piglin_head. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Piglin Head in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:piglin_head 1 to give the nearest player one Piglin Head. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Piglin Head can stack in one slot?

Piglin Head stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.